Grants and Resources To Support Teachers

In Arizona, it is common for teachers to spend their own money to purchase critical classroom supplies to support the education of children in their class. A core mission of the PTO is to raise money to reduce the financial burden on teachers at our school. Aside from PTO support, there are a number of organizations in Arizona that offer financial or classroom material grants to teachers and schools. The organizations listed below have historically offered grant programs that teachers can apply for. 

A charitable organization created by Four Peaks Brewing Co in Tempe, AZ. Four Peaks for teachers offers free supply kits for teachers who register, and offers cash awards to nominated teachers. The registration period for supply kits typically opens in early May. 

Each year, Desert Financial Credit Union awards grants to 100 Arizona teachers via their "Adopt a Teacher" program to help purchase classroom supplies. The application period is typically during the month of July. 

The Fiesta Sports Foundation holds an annual lottery, awarding grants to Arizona teachers. To sign up, teachers need to submit a classroom wish list. The application period is typically during the month of September. 

SRP offers various programs to support teachers. SRP grants are available to support teaching in specific subject areas, and for attending a "Powering our Future" workshop. In addition, SRP have historically run a "Touchdowns for Teachers" lottery during the NFL season. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks offer a number of different education initiatives, including STEM focused grants in partnership with Honeywell.